Dis/Claimer: WE WANNA GO HOME ;o;!!!
Rikumon: Oh stop your whining
TJ: Well another chapter for all you people out there. Now on that note, Kiona-chan, please don't start blasting one of my favorite characters ok? And BnG Fan or whatever your name is now, a note on something. Kid has many secrets about his life, so don't jump to any conclusions just yet ok? Sides that, just as I learned, 'expect the unexpected'.
Terriermon: BnG? What the hecks that?
Rikumon: Bob and George, a funny webcomic of the sprite kind.
Terriermon: Ya mean like logger here? WAAAH
TJ*lightning encased hand*HOLD STILL YA LITTLE
Lee: Again Terriermon doesn't know when its time to be tacked...
Rikumon: TJ..
TJ: What??...OH! ON WITH THE FIC!!!
Kid.EXE
By TJ and Rikumon
Chapter Nine
Hidden Powers?
**Elsewhere**
Deep within the net, farther then the Undernet itself. Untouched by nearly any being of the net. Two figures felt a surge of power, originating from not one, but two Netbeings somewhere not too far from where they stood. The very net seem to shiver in fear of their tremendous power. The bulker figure looked about, his voice in slight worry. "Such power. Is it the dark one again me lord?"
The smaller Netbeing turned slightly, feeling out the massive amount of energy being released into the Net. Though it did not alter the calm and soothing voice of this Navi. "Yes, and no. Do you not recognize the other, my old friend? Forte is battling the boy. My, its been some time since I last saw either, how much both have grown."
"M-me lord, shouldn't we go and cease this battle!? If the young one is destroyed then the dark ones power will be raised a millionfold!"
A small laugh escaped the other Navi's lips. Their voice as calm as before, a small hint of something wavered within it though. Wonder, curiosity or even excitement whichever it was that played within the Navi's voice would just be kept in check for the time being "Yes my old friend, perhaps someone should go and check on them. I shall attend to this myself."
"But...shouldn't you stay here to guard the temple? Let me go to end their battle."
"No, that wont be necessary my old friend. Both of them are my responsibility not yours, besides, perhaps allowing them to fight will be more of a blessing then a curse for their lives."
The hulking figure bowed respectfully as the other vanished into the net leaving him to protect the area. His mind still plagued with the thought of Forte achieving far more power then he already possessed. "How I plead that me lord knows what she is doing. If the dark one attains the child's might he would finally best her in combat....and bring an end to the Net."
**Undernet**
Elsewhere two more figures clashed in a battle of power, each one sending out their best assaults and abilities and thus far neither wavering an inch. The system shook as they continued to fight do to their united powers, another tremor waved through the scape as another being of the Net appeared hidden atop a circuit tower. The figure lowered itself somewhat to view the two below, a small smile spread across her face as her eyes lowered to the smaller white and purple colored Navi who just slid under his opponents feet gaining an upper hand. "My he has grown even more then I had expected, and has become quit adapted to battle as well......"
The smile started to unravel, and the soothing voice became more sadden by the moment as the reality of their role in the small Navi's life "Though his true power hasn't awakened yet, of course one day...I may be forced to shatter his young mind with the secrets of his past."
Meanwhile the two continued to battle while their watcher observed in the shadows. Thus far it was a simple battle of physical capabilities, Forte being the larger and far more skilled fighter held the greater strength and defense while Kid's youth and smaller frame granted him the better speed and endurance. This however only disappointed Forte, he could easily sense Kids hidden power, but so far it wasn't showing itself. 'Why isn't he using his true power!? Why is he simply playing around like this! Does he take me for a joke!? Or is he playing mind games with me to gain the upper hand?..No, he would never be able to come up with a plan like that...perhaps its time I take matters into my own hands'
As Kid skid across the ground, he kicked off the cyber floor once more charging at Forte who stood silently waiting for the next attack. Kid leapt into the air flinging his arm back for another blow but just as he closed in the poncho flung out to the side allowing the dark Navi's arm to escape from under it. Revealing a now full charged white glove aimed directly for Kids head. The little Navi barely registered the attack before he shoved his now opened hand into the other Navi's arm, tilting his head enough to dodge the blunt of the blast but was still sent flying into the ground with tremendous force.
The young Navi shook his head lightly feeling the edges of a now cracked helmet, Forte hadn't even connected and yet the mere shock of the attack was strong enough to break the thick protective shell of Kids only armoring. "Wow, he's strong..wait if he hit me that would have really hurt...or..." Kid looked up to see Forte once more charging his other hand for a second assault, and he realized that this wouldn't be any small Netbattle like he had done with the others. This was serious. And the oddest feeling swept the small Navi's systems....excitement.
Forte's arm grasped the fully charged energy as he pointed both arms towards his small opponent shifting both limbs into his busters. But unlike before the energy flew out unseen to his sides sending waves and waves of blasts from different locations aimed directly for Kid. The white and purple Navi jumped and flipped about dodging nearly all of the spheres of energy. That wasn't surprising to Forte, but what was the shocking thing was the expression on Kid's face. Not worry, not anger but a sort of happiness, glee even. Kid was enjoying the himself at the thrill of a strong opponent. And even the dark Navi felt the same.
Kid braced himself as the last few pellets struck him while he clenched his right hand behind his back charging it with his own power. His palm began to glow and became warmer as he rushed in towards his opponent. He leapt into the air diagonally kicking off a Circuit Tower spiraling behind Forte, he reared his arm back sending out his punch connecting with the poncho wearing Navi's jaw as he spun around to face Kid. The punch in itself would have delayed Forte for a moment, but the charged attack send a powered shockwave between the child Navi's fist and the poncho baring Navi's face sending them both soaring through the air. Though Kid was prepared and landed crouching low like a feline while his opponent crashed into another Circuit Tower causing it to crumble "Oops, I think I charged too much."
Meanwhile Forte was pushing aside the rubble he was buried under, he stood silently for a moment eyeing his smaller opponent with a hint of anger in his eyes. Not for the blow he struck, that he wanted. But for the fact that it had no real power behind it, not the power he felt sleeping withing Kid.EXE. He was annoyed that thus far though strong Kid had yet to reveal his true powers. "..Im not playing anymore with you Kid. And if you don't stop playing these little games you wont be able to beat me!" he growled as he used the back of his gauntlet to brush away the dust on his face.
Kid however was just confused by the statement, he didn't understand it one bit. He just watched as Forte continued to stare at him with those burning red eyes without fear of them. His mind began to whirl about trying to find the answer to what he just heard 'And if you don't stop playing these little games you wont be able to beat me!' His little mind continued to process this, while his suddenly even smaller sounding voice spoke out one part of it to no one in particular "But...Isn't Netbattling a game?" however small it was, it wasn't left to the wind to know. Because the only other beings there besides himself, heard him as clear as day.
The shadowed figure smiled inwardly, the small voice spoke in such innocence and truth. Not because of his own naive young world but what he knew to be the real truth. He didn't see Netbattles as a way to prove ones power, but as a game between to others. Their own calm and sooth voice muttered under their breath so not to be head "He truly has grown so....just as I had hoped.."
However, Forte's feelings were not the same as the hidden figures. A low deadly growl escaped his throat as his fingers curled into tightened into two fists. "It...isn't a game....as far as we are concerned....IT ISN'T SOME MERE GAME!" And before Kid could so much as say 'uh oh' the Dark Navi had once again charged in at breakneck speeds slamming his fist into the small abdomen of the young Navi sending him flying through the top of a Circuit tower once more, but before he even reached the peak of his assent, Forte had appeared once again and slammed his united fists into Kid's back sending him hurtling into the ground, a good nine feet deep into it to be exact.
The dark Navi stayed floating in midair, breathing heavily as though he had ran around the world on his own too feet. His eyes glaring over in anger staying fixed on the hole he had created in the cyber floor beneath him. The anger somewhat lost in his voice, but not much as he spoke again "It...isn't....a game!" Time seemed to stop on that moment, even the air of the Undernet didn't even waver as the words escaped him. Nothing changed, even the steady gasps for artificial air that Forte breathed seem untouched by the time. Slowly though, he lowered himself to the ground some feet from the hole where Kid was sent though. He watched it still, as he began to calm he turned causing the edges of his poncho to float through the air about him and walk a way. His eyes still glaring with the remains of anger. However, he hadn't walked far as he heard a small voice once more coming from behind him.
"Why...don't you think....it's a game?" Kid gasped, in a mix of pain and struggle as he pulled himself from a possible grave. His hand gripped the now tendered stomach of his as he hunched over to his feet trying to look up to the poncho wearing Navi through tightened eyes. Is free right hand clenched lightly somewhat preparing for another strike, though the painful burning sensation his back screamed as if begging him to give it the same attention his front half was getting. "Wha...why do you think.....Netbattles...aren't games?...Wha...why do you fight so haard..?" He gasped again flinching in pain that shot through him again. He was having trouble staying together so to speak, his vision was blurred in obvious pain, and his body could barely take the strain of staying conscious, let alone stand.
Forte turned about most of his face still covered by the poncho save for his eyes, they continued to glare at Kid as annoyed an angered as before. He looked at the wounded Navi intensely for a few moments as though expecting him to understand, till he realized that Kid could never truly understand at such a point. His mind was naive and young, just about numb to the evils of what the dark Navi has faced in order to survive. "...why? Because, for me its been about the most powerful, survival of the strongest. That's why its not a game to me! Because of those lousy humans my life has been nothing but battles!"
This struck a nerve, the small Navi looked up in confusion gasping for air still. His voice seem to lose its usual unaffected youthful strength as he spoke with the obvious question that now plagued his mind the very moment "What....do you ...mean? Humans...humans are bad?....is that what you mean?" He watched as the dark Navi nodded slowly still with that deadly glare in his burning red eyes. Kid just stared into nothingness, his mind playing through the information one more time, though now it seemed so much clearer to him, though frightening. His own life was so much like that, humans chased after him because of his friendship with Blitz and Hatz alone. While others simply wished to do nothing more then to prove their own Navi's powers and skills to be the best. It all seemed so true.
But his mind hit a wall, sending flashes from his memories into play. Eyes, several of them, all different eyes to match the individual persons form. But all of them had the same expression and feeling as they stared down to Kid, friendship. The young Navi fought the idea of humans wanting to do nothing but harm to him from his mind, as he struggled through the pain in his body to shake his head vigorously in disagreement. He found his true voice again, and now it was fueled with the burning truth he knew was no mere fiction "NO! THEY'RE NOT ALL BAD!!"
Now it was Forte's turn to be surprised once more. He couldn't keep himself from stepping back a foot as he heard Kid not just speak, but shout at him. He corrected himself quickly though, as his brows knit together in anger once more. His right hand running along under his poncho feeling for the cloths edge "They're not all bad? THEY'RE NOT ALL BAD!?! IF YOU NEED PROF TO BREAK THOUGH THAT LITTLE HEAD OF YOURS THEN HERE IT IS!" Again before Kid could brace himself, Forte flew through the air slamming his left hand into the little Navi's shoulder pinning him to a Circuit Tower a good two feet from the ground as his right hand flung his cloth over his shoulder revealing the rest of his form.
Kid winced in both pain and shock at what he saw. Underneath the cloak Forte's body was not much different then Rockman's, his body wrapped within the usual body suit though this one was pitch black. His lower legs guarded by similar armor much like his gauntlets, each end of it spread out from his limb while the jointed end held a triangular spike protecting his knees. Purple lines ran upwards from each knee ending at his chest and Navi emblem, the very sight that was so frightening to Kid. Forte's emblem was designed rather plan, an italic times new roman F, but what was wrong with it was obviously not meant to be part of Forte's design. A deep scar ran across his chest, right through his emblem and ending just to his left shoulder, it looked like it had been like that for some time. But if it were in his ability, the little Navi probably would have thrown up from the hideous sight. "...but....how..."
Forte simply glared shoving his palm upwards pushing the little Navi to eye line. He brought his own face close to his showing Kid that he was dead serious as he spoke again "Humans are evil plan and simple, they use us Navi's and abuse us Kid.EXE. You cant trust any of them for nothing. They made me this powerful and then when everything went bad they used me as a scapegoat, then they tried to delete me! This scar is the same one from that battle! I swore then on I would prove my power without some dirty human controlling me like a puppet."
Kid eyes were shut tightly, trying to hold out against the pain in his body. But even so each word cracked and seeped through his mind, trying to destroy what he knew of human's. His young mind starting to play artificial memories of Forte's battle, and the scar's origin. And as it played out, the little Navi's eyes began to burn slowly to tears at the horrible past. However, as much as he pushed at the thoughts trying to remove them from his mind, something in the deepest reigns of mind reached out grasping to these feelings, steadily growing in strength echoing sentences for only Kid.EXE to hear. 'Destroy, absorb, survive.' 'Humans enemy, rule all.' the dark voice in his mind echoed on, as his Navi emblem once more began to shine with crimson light as the blood red stripe took over its white twin.
Forte's gaze was kept on Kid's face for the longest time, taking no heed to the light his small torso was emitting. He was too enveloped in the little Navi's expression to care, Kid was crying...for him? Whatever it was, either the fact another was shedding tears for him, or simply because that it was someone so young in appearance doing so, something clicked deep inside the dark Navi. The urge to Delete Kid has suddenly subsided, if only for a moment, allowing him to formulate what seemed to be the most logical reason. 'He has more power then this..he just needs to realize it himself. Battling him again in the future may awaken it, and then, I will take it.'
"We will battle again, until then lose to no one else but me, Kid.EXE." the dark Navi spoke under his breath pulling the young Navi away from the tower before he knew it. And then, in one liquid smooth movement, struck the base of Kid's neck rendering the childlike Navi unconscious leaving him on the cyber floor. "And perhaps then, you'll see that I am right about those lowly humans." he growled taking the edges of his poncho flinging it about him, when it trailed off into nothing but empty space as it and its owner disappeared.
Kid remained motionless on the cold floor of the Undernet, the light from his emblem beginning to die out as the unseen patches of black and red evaporated from his body. Small whimpers starting to fill the air as footsteps approached him, soon the figure overshadowed his small frame kneeling next to him. A black gloved hand floated over his back gently feeling at the areas he had been struck, gaining the occasional wince of pain. The hands sibling joined in adding the other in turning the little Navi over to his back, lowing his cracked helmet atop a lap gently. His face continued to contort in a blinding mix of pain and emotions for a few moments, one of the gloved hands found its way to his dirtied face lightly brushing the edges of its fingers across his cheeks.
The voice of the unknown Navi began to speak, much more lower and just as soothing almost cooingly to the young Navi. "Worry not child, now is not the time for your awakening. Let not the heartache of your new friend cloud the innocence of your mind. It is his own rage that blinds him to such truth that you know of, but you shall show him that his beliefs are false. I could never do so, because I cannot connect with him as you have just now." the other gloved hand rested gingerly across Kid's chest, atop of his Navi emblem glowing with pure white energy which began to flow into the small Navi. His body started to cleans and heal slowly, the remains of his battle subsided as though he had not done as much as sleep. "But still, it is his ideals you must learn if only to keep yourself safe from the only human who poses a danger to you.... I will continue my vow to protect you and keep your secret till the time has come...Chas."
The calm words began to reach out to Kids mind, his conciseness floated across the void of his still weary mind. His green eyes slowly opened up somewhat, fighting against his fatigue seeing a mere shadow of the Navi tending to him, but kind brown eyes looked back down to his. "Wh..who..?" the shadowed figure didn't reply for a moment, their hand ran across his face brushing against his cheek once more glowing. His mind was being affected by the energy, it was as though a hand was reaching into his conciseness pulling him back down into slumber peacefully.
"I am...a friend." the Navi spoke softly, though a hint of sorrow was hidden within their voice. The air hung silently for a while, the two stayed where they where for some time bothered by no other living Netbeing. Some time passed until the unknown Navi turned their head to the side, hearing two voices rapidly approaching.
"KID! KID!!! WHERE ARE YOU!?!?"
"So, time for us to part once more. The chosen one and his friends will watch over you as will I and my old friend." The soothing voice of the Navi spoke, placing the little Navi's head atop the cyber floor easily. The shadows hiding them once more as the blue bomber and his rival approached, saying one last thing to be carried in the wind before vanishing into the deeper reigns of the Net "I wont fail you or them again."
"KID!!" Rockman bellowed skidding next to the still sleeping white and purple Navi, checking about his body for any signs of damage or harm. A sigh of relief escaped his lips as he smiled, Blues spoke to his Netbattler informing their human partners that the lost Navi was fine and well. "Oh thanks Kami-sama, he's alright...man what happend to this place? Did the Dream Virus come through here or what?"
The visor equipt Navi nodded silently checking over the mess of the Netscape, he glanced about quickly checking to see any signs of other Netbeings. He shrugged off the feeling quipping "Perhaps Kid did this fighting off whoever took him and this is what's left." He watched as the Blue bomber heaved the smaller Navi onto his back carrying him down the path to the exit from the Undernet.
"Maybe, guess that means we wont find out much about who did it then." The blue Navi added as they made their way. He simply pondered on what happend while they were searching for some time till the light groans and turning of his passenger caught his attention. "Kid? Kid, you ok there?"
Kid.EXE's eyes fluttered a bit letting him see blurs of colors for a moment as he registered the voice in his mind. He tightened his grip around the blue bombers neck somewhat speaking in his still dreamy daze. "R...Rock-kun? I had...a weird dream....with a person...no..two. They had big wings."
"I think you mean 'Angels' Kid, they're like...friends."
"...ya, one of them said..they were my friend...the other one...he looked kinda mean though...his wings were black..."
"That's a fallen angel Kid.EXE, those are more of the evil kind of Angels" The red armored Navi jumped in, flicking some of his long silver hair off his shoulder as they neared the teleport-link.
"...I ......don't think...he was......evil....just.....sad....." Kid barely finished the sentence before the remains of his energy left him, he fell under once more sleeping peacefully clinging onto the blue Navi on their trip out of the Undernet. Rockman turned looking curiously over to his long time rival with a quirked brow.
"Angels?"
"Who knows."
**To Be Continued**
Terriermon: Ok I gotta ask this, even at the risk of being maimed. Why the heck are THOSE TWO IN THE FIC!?!?
Rikumon: One, they're on TJ's favorite Navi's list
TJ: Two, its for the story you over grown eared dog! So hush up or Ill do worse then just maim you! /
Terriermon*Gulp*y-yes sir O.O;!
Lee: If only it was this simple when we're home.
Rikumon: I feel your pain Lee.
TJ: Aw shut up, well see you all later people. Syunara for now
Terriermon*Whispers*And if all goes well I'll be alive to insult him some more
TJ: That's it, BBQ style Digimon coming up!
Terriermon: IM THE ONE WITH THE BIG EARS NOT YOU! AAAAAAAAAAAH LEE!!
Lee: Its your own fault Terriermon.
Rikumon: Oh stop your whining
TJ: Well another chapter for all you people out there. Now on that note, Kiona-chan, please don't start blasting one of my favorite characters ok? And BnG Fan or whatever your name is now, a note on something. Kid has many secrets about his life, so don't jump to any conclusions just yet ok? Sides that, just as I learned, 'expect the unexpected'.
Terriermon: BnG? What the hecks that?
Rikumon: Bob and George, a funny webcomic of the sprite kind.
Terriermon: Ya mean like logger here? WAAAH
TJ*lightning encased hand*HOLD STILL YA LITTLE
Lee: Again Terriermon doesn't know when its time to be tacked...
Rikumon: TJ..
TJ: What??...OH! ON WITH THE FIC!!!
Kid.EXE
By TJ and Rikumon
Chapter Nine
Hidden Powers?
**Elsewhere**
Deep within the net, farther then the Undernet itself. Untouched by nearly any being of the net. Two figures felt a surge of power, originating from not one, but two Netbeings somewhere not too far from where they stood. The very net seem to shiver in fear of their tremendous power. The bulker figure looked about, his voice in slight worry. "Such power. Is it the dark one again me lord?"
The smaller Netbeing turned slightly, feeling out the massive amount of energy being released into the Net. Though it did not alter the calm and soothing voice of this Navi. "Yes, and no. Do you not recognize the other, my old friend? Forte is battling the boy. My, its been some time since I last saw either, how much both have grown."
"M-me lord, shouldn't we go and cease this battle!? If the young one is destroyed then the dark ones power will be raised a millionfold!"
A small laugh escaped the other Navi's lips. Their voice as calm as before, a small hint of something wavered within it though. Wonder, curiosity or even excitement whichever it was that played within the Navi's voice would just be kept in check for the time being "Yes my old friend, perhaps someone should go and check on them. I shall attend to this myself."
"But...shouldn't you stay here to guard the temple? Let me go to end their battle."
"No, that wont be necessary my old friend. Both of them are my responsibility not yours, besides, perhaps allowing them to fight will be more of a blessing then a curse for their lives."
The hulking figure bowed respectfully as the other vanished into the net leaving him to protect the area. His mind still plagued with the thought of Forte achieving far more power then he already possessed. "How I plead that me lord knows what she is doing. If the dark one attains the child's might he would finally best her in combat....and bring an end to the Net."
**Undernet**
Elsewhere two more figures clashed in a battle of power, each one sending out their best assaults and abilities and thus far neither wavering an inch. The system shook as they continued to fight do to their united powers, another tremor waved through the scape as another being of the Net appeared hidden atop a circuit tower. The figure lowered itself somewhat to view the two below, a small smile spread across her face as her eyes lowered to the smaller white and purple colored Navi who just slid under his opponents feet gaining an upper hand. "My he has grown even more then I had expected, and has become quit adapted to battle as well......"
The smile started to unravel, and the soothing voice became more sadden by the moment as the reality of their role in the small Navi's life "Though his true power hasn't awakened yet, of course one day...I may be forced to shatter his young mind with the secrets of his past."
Meanwhile the two continued to battle while their watcher observed in the shadows. Thus far it was a simple battle of physical capabilities, Forte being the larger and far more skilled fighter held the greater strength and defense while Kid's youth and smaller frame granted him the better speed and endurance. This however only disappointed Forte, he could easily sense Kids hidden power, but so far it wasn't showing itself. 'Why isn't he using his true power!? Why is he simply playing around like this! Does he take me for a joke!? Or is he playing mind games with me to gain the upper hand?..No, he would never be able to come up with a plan like that...perhaps its time I take matters into my own hands'
As Kid skid across the ground, he kicked off the cyber floor once more charging at Forte who stood silently waiting for the next attack. Kid leapt into the air flinging his arm back for another blow but just as he closed in the poncho flung out to the side allowing the dark Navi's arm to escape from under it. Revealing a now full charged white glove aimed directly for Kids head. The little Navi barely registered the attack before he shoved his now opened hand into the other Navi's arm, tilting his head enough to dodge the blunt of the blast but was still sent flying into the ground with tremendous force.
The young Navi shook his head lightly feeling the edges of a now cracked helmet, Forte hadn't even connected and yet the mere shock of the attack was strong enough to break the thick protective shell of Kids only armoring. "Wow, he's strong..wait if he hit me that would have really hurt...or..." Kid looked up to see Forte once more charging his other hand for a second assault, and he realized that this wouldn't be any small Netbattle like he had done with the others. This was serious. And the oddest feeling swept the small Navi's systems....excitement.
Forte's arm grasped the fully charged energy as he pointed both arms towards his small opponent shifting both limbs into his busters. But unlike before the energy flew out unseen to his sides sending waves and waves of blasts from different locations aimed directly for Kid. The white and purple Navi jumped and flipped about dodging nearly all of the spheres of energy. That wasn't surprising to Forte, but what was the shocking thing was the expression on Kid's face. Not worry, not anger but a sort of happiness, glee even. Kid was enjoying the himself at the thrill of a strong opponent. And even the dark Navi felt the same.
Kid braced himself as the last few pellets struck him while he clenched his right hand behind his back charging it with his own power. His palm began to glow and became warmer as he rushed in towards his opponent. He leapt into the air diagonally kicking off a Circuit Tower spiraling behind Forte, he reared his arm back sending out his punch connecting with the poncho wearing Navi's jaw as he spun around to face Kid. The punch in itself would have delayed Forte for a moment, but the charged attack send a powered shockwave between the child Navi's fist and the poncho baring Navi's face sending them both soaring through the air. Though Kid was prepared and landed crouching low like a feline while his opponent crashed into another Circuit Tower causing it to crumble "Oops, I think I charged too much."
Meanwhile Forte was pushing aside the rubble he was buried under, he stood silently for a moment eyeing his smaller opponent with a hint of anger in his eyes. Not for the blow he struck, that he wanted. But for the fact that it had no real power behind it, not the power he felt sleeping withing Kid.EXE. He was annoyed that thus far though strong Kid had yet to reveal his true powers. "..Im not playing anymore with you Kid. And if you don't stop playing these little games you wont be able to beat me!" he growled as he used the back of his gauntlet to brush away the dust on his face.
Kid however was just confused by the statement, he didn't understand it one bit. He just watched as Forte continued to stare at him with those burning red eyes without fear of them. His mind began to whirl about trying to find the answer to what he just heard 'And if you don't stop playing these little games you wont be able to beat me!' His little mind continued to process this, while his suddenly even smaller sounding voice spoke out one part of it to no one in particular "But...Isn't Netbattling a game?" however small it was, it wasn't left to the wind to know. Because the only other beings there besides himself, heard him as clear as day.
The shadowed figure smiled inwardly, the small voice spoke in such innocence and truth. Not because of his own naive young world but what he knew to be the real truth. He didn't see Netbattles as a way to prove ones power, but as a game between to others. Their own calm and sooth voice muttered under their breath so not to be head "He truly has grown so....just as I had hoped.."
However, Forte's feelings were not the same as the hidden figures. A low deadly growl escaped his throat as his fingers curled into tightened into two fists. "It...isn't a game....as far as we are concerned....IT ISN'T SOME MERE GAME!" And before Kid could so much as say 'uh oh' the Dark Navi had once again charged in at breakneck speeds slamming his fist into the small abdomen of the young Navi sending him flying through the top of a Circuit tower once more, but before he even reached the peak of his assent, Forte had appeared once again and slammed his united fists into Kid's back sending him hurtling into the ground, a good nine feet deep into it to be exact.
The dark Navi stayed floating in midair, breathing heavily as though he had ran around the world on his own too feet. His eyes glaring over in anger staying fixed on the hole he had created in the cyber floor beneath him. The anger somewhat lost in his voice, but not much as he spoke again "It...isn't....a game!" Time seemed to stop on that moment, even the air of the Undernet didn't even waver as the words escaped him. Nothing changed, even the steady gasps for artificial air that Forte breathed seem untouched by the time. Slowly though, he lowered himself to the ground some feet from the hole where Kid was sent though. He watched it still, as he began to calm he turned causing the edges of his poncho to float through the air about him and walk a way. His eyes still glaring with the remains of anger. However, he hadn't walked far as he heard a small voice once more coming from behind him.
"Why...don't you think....it's a game?" Kid gasped, in a mix of pain and struggle as he pulled himself from a possible grave. His hand gripped the now tendered stomach of his as he hunched over to his feet trying to look up to the poncho wearing Navi through tightened eyes. Is free right hand clenched lightly somewhat preparing for another strike, though the painful burning sensation his back screamed as if begging him to give it the same attention his front half was getting. "Wha...why do you think.....Netbattles...aren't games?...Wha...why do you fight so haard..?" He gasped again flinching in pain that shot through him again. He was having trouble staying together so to speak, his vision was blurred in obvious pain, and his body could barely take the strain of staying conscious, let alone stand.
Forte turned about most of his face still covered by the poncho save for his eyes, they continued to glare at Kid as annoyed an angered as before. He looked at the wounded Navi intensely for a few moments as though expecting him to understand, till he realized that Kid could never truly understand at such a point. His mind was naive and young, just about numb to the evils of what the dark Navi has faced in order to survive. "...why? Because, for me its been about the most powerful, survival of the strongest. That's why its not a game to me! Because of those lousy humans my life has been nothing but battles!"
This struck a nerve, the small Navi looked up in confusion gasping for air still. His voice seem to lose its usual unaffected youthful strength as he spoke with the obvious question that now plagued his mind the very moment "What....do you ...mean? Humans...humans are bad?....is that what you mean?" He watched as the dark Navi nodded slowly still with that deadly glare in his burning red eyes. Kid just stared into nothingness, his mind playing through the information one more time, though now it seemed so much clearer to him, though frightening. His own life was so much like that, humans chased after him because of his friendship with Blitz and Hatz alone. While others simply wished to do nothing more then to prove their own Navi's powers and skills to be the best. It all seemed so true.
But his mind hit a wall, sending flashes from his memories into play. Eyes, several of them, all different eyes to match the individual persons form. But all of them had the same expression and feeling as they stared down to Kid, friendship. The young Navi fought the idea of humans wanting to do nothing but harm to him from his mind, as he struggled through the pain in his body to shake his head vigorously in disagreement. He found his true voice again, and now it was fueled with the burning truth he knew was no mere fiction "NO! THEY'RE NOT ALL BAD!!"
Now it was Forte's turn to be surprised once more. He couldn't keep himself from stepping back a foot as he heard Kid not just speak, but shout at him. He corrected himself quickly though, as his brows knit together in anger once more. His right hand running along under his poncho feeling for the cloths edge "They're not all bad? THEY'RE NOT ALL BAD!?! IF YOU NEED PROF TO BREAK THOUGH THAT LITTLE HEAD OF YOURS THEN HERE IT IS!" Again before Kid could brace himself, Forte flew through the air slamming his left hand into the little Navi's shoulder pinning him to a Circuit Tower a good two feet from the ground as his right hand flung his cloth over his shoulder revealing the rest of his form.
Kid winced in both pain and shock at what he saw. Underneath the cloak Forte's body was not much different then Rockman's, his body wrapped within the usual body suit though this one was pitch black. His lower legs guarded by similar armor much like his gauntlets, each end of it spread out from his limb while the jointed end held a triangular spike protecting his knees. Purple lines ran upwards from each knee ending at his chest and Navi emblem, the very sight that was so frightening to Kid. Forte's emblem was designed rather plan, an italic times new roman F, but what was wrong with it was obviously not meant to be part of Forte's design. A deep scar ran across his chest, right through his emblem and ending just to his left shoulder, it looked like it had been like that for some time. But if it were in his ability, the little Navi probably would have thrown up from the hideous sight. "...but....how..."
Forte simply glared shoving his palm upwards pushing the little Navi to eye line. He brought his own face close to his showing Kid that he was dead serious as he spoke again "Humans are evil plan and simple, they use us Navi's and abuse us Kid.EXE. You cant trust any of them for nothing. They made me this powerful and then when everything went bad they used me as a scapegoat, then they tried to delete me! This scar is the same one from that battle! I swore then on I would prove my power without some dirty human controlling me like a puppet."
Kid eyes were shut tightly, trying to hold out against the pain in his body. But even so each word cracked and seeped through his mind, trying to destroy what he knew of human's. His young mind starting to play artificial memories of Forte's battle, and the scar's origin. And as it played out, the little Navi's eyes began to burn slowly to tears at the horrible past. However, as much as he pushed at the thoughts trying to remove them from his mind, something in the deepest reigns of mind reached out grasping to these feelings, steadily growing in strength echoing sentences for only Kid.EXE to hear. 'Destroy, absorb, survive.' 'Humans enemy, rule all.' the dark voice in his mind echoed on, as his Navi emblem once more began to shine with crimson light as the blood red stripe took over its white twin.
Forte's gaze was kept on Kid's face for the longest time, taking no heed to the light his small torso was emitting. He was too enveloped in the little Navi's expression to care, Kid was crying...for him? Whatever it was, either the fact another was shedding tears for him, or simply because that it was someone so young in appearance doing so, something clicked deep inside the dark Navi. The urge to Delete Kid has suddenly subsided, if only for a moment, allowing him to formulate what seemed to be the most logical reason. 'He has more power then this..he just needs to realize it himself. Battling him again in the future may awaken it, and then, I will take it.'
"We will battle again, until then lose to no one else but me, Kid.EXE." the dark Navi spoke under his breath pulling the young Navi away from the tower before he knew it. And then, in one liquid smooth movement, struck the base of Kid's neck rendering the childlike Navi unconscious leaving him on the cyber floor. "And perhaps then, you'll see that I am right about those lowly humans." he growled taking the edges of his poncho flinging it about him, when it trailed off into nothing but empty space as it and its owner disappeared.
Kid remained motionless on the cold floor of the Undernet, the light from his emblem beginning to die out as the unseen patches of black and red evaporated from his body. Small whimpers starting to fill the air as footsteps approached him, soon the figure overshadowed his small frame kneeling next to him. A black gloved hand floated over his back gently feeling at the areas he had been struck, gaining the occasional wince of pain. The hands sibling joined in adding the other in turning the little Navi over to his back, lowing his cracked helmet atop a lap gently. His face continued to contort in a blinding mix of pain and emotions for a few moments, one of the gloved hands found its way to his dirtied face lightly brushing the edges of its fingers across his cheeks.
The voice of the unknown Navi began to speak, much more lower and just as soothing almost cooingly to the young Navi. "Worry not child, now is not the time for your awakening. Let not the heartache of your new friend cloud the innocence of your mind. It is his own rage that blinds him to such truth that you know of, but you shall show him that his beliefs are false. I could never do so, because I cannot connect with him as you have just now." the other gloved hand rested gingerly across Kid's chest, atop of his Navi emblem glowing with pure white energy which began to flow into the small Navi. His body started to cleans and heal slowly, the remains of his battle subsided as though he had not done as much as sleep. "But still, it is his ideals you must learn if only to keep yourself safe from the only human who poses a danger to you.... I will continue my vow to protect you and keep your secret till the time has come...Chas."
The calm words began to reach out to Kids mind, his conciseness floated across the void of his still weary mind. His green eyes slowly opened up somewhat, fighting against his fatigue seeing a mere shadow of the Navi tending to him, but kind brown eyes looked back down to his. "Wh..who..?" the shadowed figure didn't reply for a moment, their hand ran across his face brushing against his cheek once more glowing. His mind was being affected by the energy, it was as though a hand was reaching into his conciseness pulling him back down into slumber peacefully.
"I am...a friend." the Navi spoke softly, though a hint of sorrow was hidden within their voice. The air hung silently for a while, the two stayed where they where for some time bothered by no other living Netbeing. Some time passed until the unknown Navi turned their head to the side, hearing two voices rapidly approaching.
"KID! KID!!! WHERE ARE YOU!?!?"
"So, time for us to part once more. The chosen one and his friends will watch over you as will I and my old friend." The soothing voice of the Navi spoke, placing the little Navi's head atop the cyber floor easily. The shadows hiding them once more as the blue bomber and his rival approached, saying one last thing to be carried in the wind before vanishing into the deeper reigns of the Net "I wont fail you or them again."
"KID!!" Rockman bellowed skidding next to the still sleeping white and purple Navi, checking about his body for any signs of damage or harm. A sigh of relief escaped his lips as he smiled, Blues spoke to his Netbattler informing their human partners that the lost Navi was fine and well. "Oh thanks Kami-sama, he's alright...man what happend to this place? Did the Dream Virus come through here or what?"
The visor equipt Navi nodded silently checking over the mess of the Netscape, he glanced about quickly checking to see any signs of other Netbeings. He shrugged off the feeling quipping "Perhaps Kid did this fighting off whoever took him and this is what's left." He watched as the Blue bomber heaved the smaller Navi onto his back carrying him down the path to the exit from the Undernet.
"Maybe, guess that means we wont find out much about who did it then." The blue Navi added as they made their way. He simply pondered on what happend while they were searching for some time till the light groans and turning of his passenger caught his attention. "Kid? Kid, you ok there?"
Kid.EXE's eyes fluttered a bit letting him see blurs of colors for a moment as he registered the voice in his mind. He tightened his grip around the blue bombers neck somewhat speaking in his still dreamy daze. "R...Rock-kun? I had...a weird dream....with a person...no..two. They had big wings."
"I think you mean 'Angels' Kid, they're like...friends."
"...ya, one of them said..they were my friend...the other one...he looked kinda mean though...his wings were black..."
"That's a fallen angel Kid.EXE, those are more of the evil kind of Angels" The red armored Navi jumped in, flicking some of his long silver hair off his shoulder as they neared the teleport-link.
"...I ......don't think...he was......evil....just.....sad....." Kid barely finished the sentence before the remains of his energy left him, he fell under once more sleeping peacefully clinging onto the blue Navi on their trip out of the Undernet. Rockman turned looking curiously over to his long time rival with a quirked brow.
"Angels?"
"Who knows."
**To Be Continued**
Terriermon: Ok I gotta ask this, even at the risk of being maimed. Why the heck are THOSE TWO IN THE FIC!?!?
Rikumon: One, they're on TJ's favorite Navi's list
TJ: Two, its for the story you over grown eared dog! So hush up or Ill do worse then just maim you! /
Terriermon*Gulp*y-yes sir O.O;!
Lee: If only it was this simple when we're home.
Rikumon: I feel your pain Lee.
TJ: Aw shut up, well see you all later people. Syunara for now
Terriermon*Whispers*And if all goes well I'll be alive to insult him some more
TJ: That's it, BBQ style Digimon coming up!
Terriermon: IM THE ONE WITH THE BIG EARS NOT YOU! AAAAAAAAAAAH LEE!!
Lee: Its your own fault Terriermon.